SAMPLE AGREEMENT - Aphasia Institute

SCHEDULE E - PERFORMANCE
1.0 DEFINITIONS.
1.1 Terms. In this Schedule E, the following terms have the following meanings:
“Accountability Indicator “means a measure of HSP performance for which a Target is set;
“Explanatory Indicator” means a measure of HSP performance for which no Performance Target is set;
“Performance Corridor “means the acceptable range of results around a Target;
“Performance Standard” means the range of performance that results when a Performance Corridor is applied to a Target;
“Service Volume” means a measure of services for which a Target has been set.
“Target “means the level of performance expected of the HSP in respect of an Accountability Indicator.
1.2 Accountability Indicators
Without limiting the definition of “Accountability Indicator” set out in s. 1.1, Accountability Indicators:
• are associated with a Target and a Performance Corridor or at a minimum, have a benchmark (e.g. current level of
service must be maintained/decreased, etc.);
• may be tied to dedicated funding from the MOHLTC;
• are valid, feasible measures of system performance; and
• allow for comparability across like organizations and/or regions.
Balanced Budget is an example of an Accountability Indictor.
1.3 Explanatory Indicators
Without limiting the definition of “Explanatory Indicator” set out in s. 1.1, Explanatory Indicators:
• are complementary indicators to the Accountability Indicators and will be documented in the technical specifications of
the most appropriate Accountability Indicator(s);
• support planning, negotiation or problem-solving at the provincial, LHIN level or agency level;
• support transparency and enable planning discussions;
• support of improving and sustaining health system quality, effectiveness and efficiency;
• are indicators where data may already be provided through existing reporting systems; and
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